Awards and Scholarships

Clinician-Scientist Fellowships

The AKC Canine Health Foundation Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program has been established to support young scientists. The students are selected based on promise and enthusiasm for pursuing a career in canine health research. Through these efforts the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s ongoing mission to prevent, treat and cure canine disease will endure for years to come.

Theriogenology Residency Program

The Theriogenology Residency Program is a collaboration between the American Kennel Club, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and the Theriogenology Foundation to increase the number of trained practitioners in companion animal theriogenology.

Asa Mays, DVM, Excellence in Canine Health Research Award

The award is a biennial honor presented to research investigators who demonstrate meritorious advancements in furthering the mission of identifying, characterizing, and treating canine disease and ailments. Dr. Asa Mays was a founding Board Member of the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

The President's Award

The President's Award is given to a person or organization that has made an exceptional contribution to advancing canine health. Selected by the Chairman of the AKC Canine Health Foundation Board of Directors, it is presented annually.